The mission of the AASM Foundation is to lead the field in academic sleep medicine in terms of research and education, aiming to enhance sleep health for all through funding initiatives. The RLS Foundation focuses on improving care and seeking cures for those affected by Restless Legs Syndrome through research, education, and connecting communities.
The Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators offered by the AASM Foundation is designed to support the career progression of early-stage researchers specializing in sleep and circadian science. This grant provides seed funding for mentored research projects, aiming to jumpstart the recipients' research careers. It focuses on aiding researchers in establishing a solid funding history, becoming competitive for more substantial grants, preparing for larger-scale studies, and succeeding in the field of sleep and circadian research. The Madeleine M. Grigg-Damberger Focused Projects Grant, a specific iteration of this program, targets research in pediatric sleep, supported by a donation from Madeleine Grigg-Damberger, MD. This particular grant encourages projects that endeavor to answer significant scientific questions surrounding pediatric sleep and sleep health, offering up to $50,000 for one year, with a cap on indirect costs.